🧠 Andreessen Horowitz Expands AI Policy Team Andreessen Horowitz expands its Washington D.C. operations, hiring Matt Perault to lead AI policy as the firm pushes for open-source AI development. 🌾 Legislation Seeks to Revoke China Trade Status Rep. John Moolenaar proposes legislation to revoke China’s trade status, which could impose tariffs impacting agriculture and other industries. 🏛️ Sen. Rand Paul Eyes New Senate Committee Role Sen. Rand Paul considers taking the gavel of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, hinting at a leadership shake-up. 🤝 House Republicans Ease Motion to Vacate Rules House Republicans have secured a deal easing the motion to vacate, raising the threshold from one vote to nine, helping manage their slim majority. 🗳️ Matt Gaetz Nominated for Attorney General by Trump Matt Gaetz has been nominated for attorney general by Trump, amid an impending Ethics Committee report and his resignation from Congress. 🔄 Pennsylvania Senate Race Heads to Recount The Pennsylvania Senate race heads to a recount with Senator Casey trailing McCormick by a narrow margin. ⚖️ FTC's Antitrust Case Against Meta Goes to Trial The FTC’s antitrust case against Meta advances to trial, marking a significant legal development in tech regulation. 🌍 Trump Plans Cabinet to Dismantle Climate Policies Donald Trump is moving rapidly to form a Cabinet likely to dismantle Biden's climate policies. 👨‍💼 John Thune Replaces Mitch McConnell as GOP Leader Senate Republicans have elected John Thune as leader, ending Mitch McConnell’s long leadership tenure. 🤖 a16z Seeks to Influence AI Policy in D.C. The venture capital firm a16z, supportive of Trump, aims to influence AI policy while startups seek a more substantial lobbying presence in Washington. 🕊️ Trump's Envoys Explore Ceasefire Talks in Lebanon Trump’s envoys discuss a ceasefire in Lebanon, potentially aligning early foreign policy with Trump’s administration.